Carla Mcloughlin
Hampstead
Summary
Board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) with over a decade of experience as a registered nurse in Emergency Department and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit settings, complemented by 600+ clinical practicum hours in pediatrics, family practice, women's health, and urgent care. Proficient in patient triage, management of acute and chronic diseases, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes. Expertise includes obtaining comprehensive patient histories, conducting thorough physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and developing tailored treatment plans. Committed to delivering evidence-based care, emphasizing preventive health strategies, and ensuring culturally sensitive communication with diverse patient populations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pre/Pacu/Post RN
Novant Health Scott's Hill Outpatient Surgery Center
Wilmington, NC
12.2021 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive pre-op, PACU Phase I & II, and post-op nursing care for same-day surgical patients
- Completed pre-operative assessments, medication reconciliation, IV initiation, and patient education
- Monitored patients’ cardiac, respiratory, and hemodynamic status during anesthesia recovery
- Administered pain management and antiemetic therapies, evaluating patient response
- Recognized and managed post-anesthesia complications, escalating care as needed
- Provided clear discharge instructions and ensured safe patient transitions home
PACU RN
Novant Health NHRMC
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Delivered Phase I PACU care for post-operative patients recovering from general, regional, and monitored anesthesia
- Performed continuous airway, cardiac, respiratory, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Administered and titrated IV analgesics, antiemetics, and vasoactive medications per protocol
- Rapidly identified and managed post-anesthesia complications, including airway compromise, hypotension, and bleeding
- Collaborated with anesthesia, surgical, and critical care teams to ensure safe handoffs and patient outcomes
Emergency Dept RN, Level II Trauma Center
Novant Health NHRMC
Wilmington, NC
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Delivered rapid, high-acuity nursing care in a Level II Trauma Center supporting adult and pediatric emergency populations
- Performed primary and secondary trauma assessments, prioritizing care using ESI and trauma protocols
- Managed critical patients requiring airway support, cardiac monitoring, rapid IV access, blood administration, and emergency medications
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary trauma teams during resuscitations, codes, and mass-casualty responses
- Initiated and managed emergency interventions, including splinting, wound care, conscious sedation support, and stroke/MI pathways
Education
Master of Science - Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2016
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cape Fear Community College
Wilmington, NC05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA05.2008
Skills
- RN License # 278636
- FNP-AANP (pending exam Feb 2026)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- EPIC EMR Documentation
- PACU Phase 1 & 2
- Pain & Nausea Management
- Basic Suturing/I&D/Punch Biopsies
- Patient Education/Discharge Planning
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Timeline
Pre/Pacu/Post RN
Novant Health Scott's Hill Outpatient Surgery Center
12.2021 - Current
PACU RN
Novant Health NHRMC
01.2018 - 12.2021
Emergency Dept RN, Level II Trauma Center
Novant Health NHRMC
06.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associate Degree - Nursing
Cape Fear Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Communication
Virginia Tech
Master of Science - Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner
University of South Alabama